How to design your private den

By There’s nothing more relaxing than your own refuge from the scorching heat. But your den should reflect your personality — busy professional, creative homemaker or party boy/girl? Which one are you?

By There’s nothing more relaxing than your own refuge from the scorching heat. But your den should reflect your personality — busy professional, creative homemaker or party boy/girl? Which one are you?

Professional

Keep it uncluttered and, if using media, organise it neatlySectional sofas are great for loungingUse a leather footstool or ottoman instead of a centre tableKeep the form and colour of furniture, surfaces neutral and accessorise with strong visual art

Artwork from Bo Concept Rs 8,000 onwards

Throw from Maspar Rs 1,990

Sectional sofa from Bo Concept Rs 1,19,750 onwards

Leather footstool from Pure Rs 5,800

Home theatre solutions Rs 5 lakh onwards

Homemaker

Keep it colourful and brightInstall floating bookshelves for books, and artefacts. For a faux library feel go for a wallpaper with a bookcase printUse rugs, cushions and throws for a cosy feelAdd vases and flowers or small plants for a cheerful look

DecadentWooden floors go a long way towards creating a relaxed feelAdd a fireplace for pizzaz as well as comfortUse plush rugs under seating for the ultimate luxe feelKeep the furniture simple with plush fabrics